George was dead hundreds of years before the Crusades so did not participate.
The red cross on a white background for the design of the Cross of St George comes from the time of the crusades. First associated with the Knights Templar, it became associated with French and English troops of Philip II of France and Henry II of England during the 'KingsÕ Crusade' of 1188. Genoa is one of the first to have the association of the red-on-white cross with Saint George, who was the cityÕs patron saint.
There is no record of the childhood of St. George.
Yes, Saint George really did exist. However, many of the stories surrounding his life are pure legends.
We do not know what St. George looked like as there were no cameras at the time.
Many saints had their heads removed. Here are a few examples:John the Baptist Saint Paul Saint George Saint Denis Saint Valentine of Rome
No, George was not a crusader. He was a soldier in the Roman Army about 1000 years before the Crusades started.
The crusades. Saint Elizabeth in the catholic church died.
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The Crusades changed European life.
Saint George is a saint in ALL countries.
Yes,, he is the patron saint of St. George's in Illawara.
St. George is the patron saint of England, Canada, Georgia and Germany.
Saint George would not have the title of saint if he was bad.
Yes, George is a very popular Catholic saint.
King George III is not a saint nor a patron saint. Are you sure you do not have him confused with Saint George?
The Boy Scouts have Saint George as a patron saint.
St. George Preca is not currently a patron saint.